Dimerco Chairwoman Catherine Chien wins 2026 Women in Supply Chain Trailblazer award

Catherine Chien, chairwoman of Dimerco Express Group, has been named a 2026 Women in Supply Chain Trailblazer by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. The honor highlights female supply chain leaders whose mentorship and leadership are widening opportunities across the industry.

Why it matters: - The Trailblazer honor spotlights leaders shaping who gets to lead in supply chain. - The award recognizes mentorship, career impact and examples that can open doors for more women across supply chain roles. - Chien’s win adds visibility to leadership at Dimerco Express Group and in Taiwan’s logistics sector.

What happened: - Catherine Chien, chairwoman of Dimerco Express Group, was named a Trailblazer winner in the 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ Award. - Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive present the award. - The recognition was announced Aug. 17, 2026, in Taipei, Taiwan. - Chien was included among this year’s honorees in the Trailblazer category.

The details: - The award program recognizes female supply chain leaders and executives whose accomplishments, mentorship and examples support women across a company’s supply chain network. - The Trailblazer category honors careers and examples that broaden the industry’s view of who can lead, contribute and advance in supply chain roles. - Chien said the recognition reflects the importance of creating opportunities for others to grow within the industry. - “Leadership is not only about what we achieve ourselves, but about creating opportunities for others to grow, contribute and lead,” Chien said. - “I’m honored to receive this recognition and to be part of an industry that continues to open more doors for the next generation of women in supply chain.” - The 2026 award program drew more than 300 submissions. - The field included 70 self-submissions, the highest number of self-nominated applications in the award’s history. - The program also received 44 submissions from male counterparts, another record. - The award organizers said the honorees are being recognized for making a difference across the supply chain and helping make industry opportunities more visible to the next generation. - Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum™, said the award represents progress, growth and celebration of women advancing supply chain careers.

Between the lines: - The size and record participation in this year’s program suggest broader interest in elevating women’s leadership in supply chain. - The Trailblazer category is designed to reward influence as well as achievement, which puts mentorship and example on the same level as operational results. - Chien’s quote frames the award as part of a wider industry shift toward developing future leaders, not just honoring current ones.

What's next: - The 2026 Women in Supply Chain Forum™ will honor winners, including the Top 4 overall category winners, Nov. 17-19 in Charleston, South Carolina. - The in-person event is designed to offer education, networking and mentorship for women in the supply chain community. - More information is available in the full list of winners and event details.

The bottom line: - Chien’s recognition signals both personal leadership and a broader push to expand opportunity for women in supply chain.